Looking to up your appreciation of the arts?
We've rounded up four artsy events around Dallas this week that will scratch your cultural itch, from paint party to an art museum tour.
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Aurora reflections Friday night paint party
From the event description:
Auroras are unexplained natural phenomena that occur when solar winds disturb the magnetosphere. They usually occur in the polar regions and different colors represent different magnetic wavelengths varying in color and complexity. Come paint your own unique aurora night sky reflecting in a calm lake surrounded by evergreens!
When: Friday, Oct. 11, 8-11 p.m.
Where: Pinot's Palette Park Cities, 4560 W. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 110
Price: $25 (little brushes 8x10 canvas); $35 (general 16x20 canvas)
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Free pumpkin paint party
From the event description:
Create the pumpkin of your dreams. Bring your own pumpkin to customize or use one of ours. Take home your creation afterwards.
When: Saturday, Oct. 12, noon
Where: Pan-African Connection Bookstore Art Gallery and Resource Center, 4466 S. Marsalis Ave.
Price: Free
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Dallas Contemporary public tour
From the event description:
Join us for a free, drop-in tour of one of Dallas Contemporary’s current exhibitions. Tours are led by a DC Educator or Curator. The October tour will feature work by artist John Currin.
When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 1-2 p.m.
Where: Dallas Contemporary, 161 Glass St.
Price: Free
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First Dance registration
From the event description:
Tango anyone? First Dance is an introduction to ballroom dancing. Join us to learn a few simple dance steps in a fun, supportive environment. All levels of ability and experience are welcome. Our instructor will have you dancing whether you use a prosthesis, an assistive device or a wheelchair. We encourage you to bring family member, friends or caregivers.
When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Where: SMU Brookshire Family Pavillion, East Mockingbird Lane
Price: Free
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Pleasantly pumpkin 
From the event description:
Bring some glamour and whimsy into your holiday décor with this monogrammed stack of pumpkins in stylish fall colors!
When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Pinot's Palette Park Cities, 4560 W. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 110
Price: $25 (little brushes 8x10 canvas); $35 (general 10x20 canvas)
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